Evo Performance Academy
EVO Performance Academy gives students aged 16-19 the opportunity to train full-time with our highly qualified coaches, whilst at the same time obtaining a qualification of their choice. From our expertise, we have established our successful academy programmes in schools to help guide the potential athletes and coaches of tomorrow with a career in sport and performance.
EVO Performance Academy is for athletes of all abilities – some who are pushing for a career in sport and some who have a passion for sport and who strive to become the best individual they can be.
What will our students experience?
- Full-time L2/L3 qualifications in Sport & Physical Activity, Sports Coaching, Fitness Instructing, Personal Training and Digital Media
- Elite performance training in their chosen sport
- Access to additional coaching qualifications
- Workshops from industry professionals
- Introduction to employers from work experience opportunities
- Potential opportunity to gain paid employment through coaching and fitness instructing sessions
- Advice and support from our staff, which includes FA qualified coaches, teachers, licensed football intermediaries (agents), consultants, current and ex-professional footballers, personal trainers, sports psychologists, nutritionists and lawyers
Please see details about the courses below...
OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity
About the course
Specialist pathway - Sports Coaching
- 2 A-level equivalent holding UCAS points
- 2 year course
- 11 units in total (9 internally assessed and 3 exams)
What does this qualification cover? (E= Exam/Externally Assessed, I= Internally Assessed).
Unit 1 - Body systems and the effects of physical activity (E), Unit 2 - Sports coaching and activity leadership (I), Unit 3 - Sports organisation and development (E), Unit 4 - Working safely in sport, exercise, health and leisure (E), Unit 5 - Performance analysis in sport and exercise (I), Unit 8 - Organisation of sports events (I), Unit 11 - Exercise for specific groups (I), Unit 13 - Health and fitness testing for sport and exercise (I), Unit 17 - Sports injuries and rehabilitation (I), Unit 18 - Practical skills in sport and physical activities (I), Unit 19 - Sport and exercise psychology (I).
How will it be assessed?
External Assessment - These units are timetabled examinations. OCR set the dates. Achievement at unit level is graded as Near-Pass, Pass, Merit or Distinction based on reaching the required grade boundary marks for each externally assessed unit.
Internal Assessment - Your tutor will grade your work/evidence for each unit. Work/evidence can come from a number of sources such as assignments, tasks or work-based activities (through projects or real work), observation/recording of practices, responses to questions and witness statements.
What is expected of you?
- Respect: Staff, classmates, equipment, office/classroom
- Good attitude: In everything you do - studies, football training, workouts
- Punctuality: Be on time to all sessions
- Listen: If someone is talking (staff or classmate), respect them and listen
- Be prepared: Equipment, kit, lunch
What does this qualification prepare you for?
University to study a sports related degree
Employment in sport
Entry requirements:
Grade 4 or above/equivalent GCSE/Cambridge Technical in PE/Sports studies
Grade 4 or above in Maths and English
Qualification details:
OCR CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (601/7096/7)
For more information please speak to:
Mr. A. Vile AlexVile@mosslands.wirral.sch.uk
OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity
About the course
1 A-level equivalent holding UCAS points
1 year course (with option to do Diploma in second year)
5 units in total (3 internally assessed and 2 exams)
What does this qualification cover? (E= Exam/Externally Assessed, I= Internally Assessed).
Unit 1 - Body systems and the effects of physical activity (E), Unit 2 - Sports coaching and activity leadership (I), Unit 3 - Sports organisation and development (E), Unit 5 - Performance analysis in sport and exercise (I), Unit 18 - Practical skills in sport and physical activities (I).
How will it be assessed?
External Assessment - These units are timetabled examinations. OCR set the dates. Achievement at unit level is graded as Near-Pass, Pass, Merit or Distinction based on reaching the required grade boundary marks for each externally assessed unit.
Internal Assessment - Your tutor will grade your work/evidence for each unit. Work/evidence can come from a number of sources such as assignments, tasks or work-based activities (through projects or real work), observation/recording of practices, responses to questions and witness statements.
What is expected of you?
- Respect: Staff, classmates, equipment, office/classroom
- Good attitude: In everything you do - studies, football training, workouts
- Punctuality: Be on time to all sessions
- Listen: If someone is talking (staff or classmate), respect them and listen
- Be prepared: Equipment, kit, lunch
What does this qualification prepare you for?
OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity Qualification
Level 2 in Fitness Instructing/Level 3 Personal Training Qualification
Entry requirements:
An interest in sport
Grade 1-9 in Maths and English with obligation to re-sit if grade 1-3 is obtained
Qualification details:
OCR CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (601/7094/3)
For more information please speak to:
Mr. A. Vile AlexVile@mosslands.wirral.sch.uk